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700-716 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94108 0282004A 55 units · 5 fl · 1918

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700-716 Sutter St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1918
2 or more units
55 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3G
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units55
Floors5
Year built1918
Total area34,589 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0282004A
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Sf 701 Taylor Street Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
111220

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Included addresses

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704 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
700 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
708 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
716 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
701 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 55-unit, 5-story apartment building at 700-716 Sutter Street, constructed in 1918 and managed by SF 701 Taylor Street LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety system upgrades over the past several years. Most recently, in May 2024, the building initiated a significant fire alarm system upgrade costing over $124,000 to comply with current codes and install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The property has undergone numerous individual unit renovations, including recent work in Units 407 and 507 (2024), and several comprehensive upgrades in 2020-2022 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, typically including the installation of washer/dryer units in various apartments.

The building has faced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2023 reporting extended outages affecting disabled and elderly residents. Recent complaints from 2023-2024 also highlight concerns about vacant commercial storefronts, building maintenance, and safety systems. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with multiple fire code violations noted between 2015 and 2024, including recent violations in March 2024 related to alarm systems. The building has also been proactive in addressing accessibility compliance, as evidenced by the 2022 permit for upgrading commercial entries for ADA compliance. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues, including plumbing problems and water damage in some units, recent renovation and upgrade activity suggests ongoing efforts to maintain and improve building systems and resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 700-716 Sutter St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.2%
Moderate concern 87.2%
Severe concern 8.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

700-716 Sutter St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestJun 17
Sidewalk defect

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